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Portuguese start-up FootAR is enhancing the Euro 2024 experience with AR tracking and smart data

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With the summer of football heating up, FootAR is showing how live sports can be enhanced with augmented reality. It has created a real-time companion that gamifies the sports experience and emulates player movements with 3D foosball-like figures, adding smart stats and prizes for fans.

FootAR has already made its mark in Portugal, where two notable media organisations have integrated it into their coverage. GMG (Jornal de Notícias) and SportsMultimedia (VSports) use FootAR to bring a 3D experience to Euro 2024 fans.

FootAR is one of 22 companies in the Portuguese games development and creative industries cluster eGamesLab. This ambitious R&D project led out of Madeira aims to attract and develop new talent and technology focused on the growing national video game industry.

FootAR’s platform went live earlier this year. The initial rollout covered Portuguese league games, partnering with some of the biggest Portuguese clubs like SC Braga and CD Nacional before expanding to cover all the matches at Euro 2024. It offers real-time statistics, in-depth analysis, and seamless integration for news outlets covering live games on their websites.

Fans can relive every goal, track every pass, and stay connected to the game with real-time updates and AR-enhanced visuals. The technology allows fans to rewatch the most significant moments in a live game and view them from multiple angles, together with an accompanying audio commentary.

“We understand the insatiable appetite for football data and the desire to go beyond the final score,” says David Olim, Co-Founder of FootAR. “FootAR empowers fans to delve deeper into the action, following their favourite players, teams, and leagues, and is the perfect way for enthusiasts to analyse the beautiful game – but that’s just the start. As a father of two young children, my goal is to shape how younger generations immerse themselves in these communal experiences. Looking to the future, our interests go way beyond sports. We are starting with football, but within five years, we will have personalised experiences for clubs, artists, and brands to build their own interactive events. 

 

Key Features:

Augmented Reality – relive the match’s key moments from multiple angles through 3D AR visuals, and get closer to the action with real-time data overlays to follow the game how you want to.

Custom Data Suite – access in-depth statistics for players and teams such as expected goals, pass accuracy and tackles lost. In-game notifications can be customised, ensuring key moments in the game are never missed.. 

Audio Commentary – FoorAR can sync with local radio broadcasts, creating a combination of live commentary and live data which really brings events to life.

With FootAR, new avenues for monetizing audience engagement and sponsors are available to media companies and clubs looking for a solution to drive greater fan engagement, as well as opening up new revenue streams through in-game activations.

Fans can transform their football experience today by downloading FootAR for free on Android and iOS and using the Web/Desktop app. Apple VisionPro and Meta Quest versions of the experience are also being developed and will be released in Q3 2024.

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PopOK Gaming Won Two Prestigious Nominations at BFTH Arena Awards Ceremony

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PopOK Gaming has achieved remarkable success at the recent BFTH Arena Awards Ceremony, securing two prestigious awards that highlight the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the gaming industry.

The company was honored in the following categories:
1. Best FTN Casino Game for its Fast Fruits slot game which is known for its Classic design, bright colors, and seamless gameplay.
2. Best Game Achievement for Fast Master exciting crypto themed game with Avalanche reels, featuring multipliers in Free Spins

Both games have the innovative “FTN Mania” feature which awards Fasttokens for every spin.

“We are delighted to receive the BFTH Arena Awards” said Tsovinar Elchyan, Head of Partnerships at PopOK Gaming. “It was certainly an evening to remember. These achievements are a testament to our team’s hard work, and dedication to delivering outstanding games.”

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Signed Jerseys by Lionel Messi and Wesley Sneijder within two VBET raffles at iGB L!VE Amsterdam

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VBET, a global leader in Sports betting and iGaming, is thrilled to announce two exciting raffles at the upcoming iGB Amsterdam event.

Attendees have an exclusive opportunity to win an AFA jersey signed by Lionel Messi and a jersey signed by Dutch football legend Wesley Sneijder.

Make sure to visit the VBET stand (11 B20) on July 17 for the chance to win the jersey signed by Lionel Messi, and on July 18 for the jersey signed by Wesley Sneijder.

Sneijder will also be making a special guest appearance to sign jerseys, give an autograph session, and personally present the raffle prize.

Participation Details:

  • Raffle Participation: QR codes will be provided at the VBET stand on July 17 at 9:00 AM.
  • Location: VBET Stand (11 B20), iGB L!VE Amsterdam

Join us at the VBET stand (11 B20) to be a part of these exclusive raffles and meet Wesley Sneijder.

Don’t miss your chance to win signed jerseys from two football legends!

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ACR POKER GUARANTEES PLAYERS HUNDREDS OF VENOM SEATS FOR TWO OF ITS BIGGEST TOURNEYS

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ACR Poker recently announced they are running their biggest Mystery Bounty and PLO Venom tournaments together this August, with $10 million in combined guarantees. Now, they’re making it easier than ever for players to qualify by guaranteeing almost 1,000 seats via their Venom Fever promo.

Venom Fever satellites run from Sunday, July 7th through Sunday, August 18th. They are guaranteeing close to 900 seats to the 58 Million Mystery Bounty and 100 seats to the $2 Million PLO Venom tournaments. Each tourney has a $2,650 buy-in and its Day 1A on Sunday, August 4th.

“We know that a $2,650 ticket is out of the price range for many poker players, which is why we always run our Venom Fever satellites,” stated ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “These are our biggest Mystery Bounty and PLO tourneys ever and you can qualify for cheap, or even free!”

Venom Fever is guaranteeing players multiple opportunities to secure their $2,650 seat to the Mystery Bounty Venom. There are Direct Satellites (starting at $33) and Mega Satellites (paths start at $0), each offering more than 300 seats. There are also 55 seats guaranteed via several $16.50 buy-in multi-flight tourneys. What’s more, a final 160 seats are guaranteed via the weekly Beast Satellite which starts Sunday, July 7th.

Moneymaker also noted that the $2 Million PLO Venom will be really coveted by players. With Venom Fever, there are 100 PLO Venom seats up for grabs through Direct Satellites (60 seats) and Mega Satellites (40 seats).

In addition to Venom Fever, players can warm up for the Mystery Bounty and Venom PLO tourneys by participating in the Venom Warmup-ACR Poker’s event with a $1 million guarantee for only a $55 buy-in, starting July 7.

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